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CLASS: Finding Your Parenting Style 7/20
Posted on July 7, 2014 by thewomb in UncategorizedExperts tell us that there are four main parenting styles. What kind of parent will you be? What kind will your partner be? Have you both come from similar backgrounds and have similar goals for your children? What happens if one parent thinks there is only one right way to do it? How do we […]
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We Won the IBCLC Care Award!
Posted on June 3, 2014 by thewomb in UncategorizedThis morning I woke up to a beautiful letter: Dear Nicole, Congratulations! The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and the International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) thank you for applying for the IBCLC Care Award program, and are proud to notify you that your agency meets the requirements for this global recognition program. Your facility will […]
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New Monthly Class: Navigating Health Insurance for Your Birth
Posted on April 23, 2014 by thewomb in classesOn the third Friday of every month starting May 2014, I am offering an insurance workshop to help parents sort out what may and may not be covered for their out-of-hospital birth. Do you wonder if a home birth is covered under your health insurance plan? Do you have questions about how to get reimbursed […]
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New Attachment Parenting Class at The Sanctuary!
Posted on October 2, 2013 by thewomb in birth, breastfeeding, classesOver the summer, a couple dozen candidates were chosen for the first ever attachment parenting teacher training. I joined an amazing group of men and women who are now certified to teach “Attached at the Heart” parenting classes to parents and parents-to-be. My first series is going to be co-taught with Gretchen Goddard, CIMI, on […]
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The Big Latch On was a Big Success!
Posted on August 8, 2013 by thewomb in breastfeeding, eventsRead here for press on the event: http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_23790585/women-attempt-breast-feeding-world-record-at-santa http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20130803/women-attempt-breast-feeding-world-record-at-santa-monica-park
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Join Us at The Big Latch On!!!
Posted on July 31, 2013 by thewomb in breastfeeding, eventsThe Big Latch On To honor World Breastfeeding Week, three local La Leche League leaders will host a public Big Latch On event at Douglas Park in Santa Monica, Saturday, August 3, 2013, 10:00am, to support the world record attempt for synchronized breastfeeding. On the 1 – 7th of August every year the World Alliance […]
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Breastfeeding Interview with InsidersHealth.com
Posted on October 3, 2012 by thewomb in article, breastfeedingThe summer I was interviewed for a piece on breastfeeding for InsidersHealth, the social network for alternative health solutions. One of my quotes from the article: “’It’s easy to put a Band-Aid on a breastfeeding problem,’ says Peluso, ‘but it’s better to do what you can to prevent problems with an excellent birth experience.’” Read […]
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Freedom for Birth – Film Premiere 9/20/12
Posted on September 12, 2012 by thewomb in birth, eventsFreedom for Birth is more than just a film. It marks the beginning of a movement that will focus global attention on the violations of women’s rights during childbirth all around the world. All women should have the right, protected by law, to decide where and how they give birth. Following the screening, a panel […]
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“Labor” Day!: National Rally for Change this Monday
Posted on August 31, 2012 by thewomb in birth, eventsWhat I hope will be the largest gathering of natural birth supporters in Los Angeles in a while is happening on Labor Day at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at 10am. For more info, check out the facebook invite here: http://www.facebook.com/events/327033600722065/338792296212862/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity Here is the mother site linking rallies all across the country for the same mission on […]
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Going Back to Work Seminar this Monday!
Posted on August 18, 2012 by thewomb in breastfeeding, classesIn honor of World Breastfeeding Week and Breastfeeding Awareness Month…. This is part of the La Leche League annual fundraiser to celebrate breastfeeding. JOIN US! Going Back to Work & Breastfeeding Monday, August 20th at 10am Birth & Beyond – Santa Monica’s Childbirth Education Center 1750 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica 90405 To register: go […]
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